Negotiations updates

Canada Post has received counter offers from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) for both the Urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMC) bargaining units. The counter proposals come in response to the global offers Canada Post had presented to CUPW on September 25, 2024. 

Canada Post will take the time necessary to review the proposals in detail. Discussions between the parties continue and are supported by conciliators. Our goal throughout this round of negotiations with CUPW is to reach negotiated agreements, without any labour disruption.

Working to reach negotiated agreements   

We continue to work with CUPW to reach negotiated agreements that not only avoid a labour disruption, but also put us in a strong position to invest in the business and our employees, and meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Our commitment to customers

We deeply value the trust that customers put in us to deliver for their business, and we understand that seasonal planning is done months in advance. If there is a strong possibility of a labour disruption, we’re committed to letting customers know as quickly as possible. 

Process under the Canada Labour Code

• On August 13, the parties moved into conciliation, which provides an extended timeline to continue negotiating with the help of neutral conciliators.
• Our business operations continue as usual during the conciliation process. 
• The conciliation period typically lasts 60 days and can be extended if the parties agree.
• Following conciliation, if no agreement has been reached, there’s a 21-day cooling-off period.
• Only after this cooling-off period would either party be in a position to initiate a labour disruption (following 72-hour advance notice).

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